Is Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar currently open?

This property is closed from 26 September 2025 to 1 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 3 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 30 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fair Grounds Race Course (4-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar like?

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar is a short 6-minute walk from French Market Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Bourbon Street.

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar, New Orleans: 2025 Info, Photos, Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

10 May 2024

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was amazing and the location was perfect for us. Would stay there again!

Laine, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

26 Jan 2023

Great location. Very walkable to the French Quarter and other sights. Room was clean and very friendly staff. I would stay here again!

Nancy Stanton, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

great stay for mardi gras; would have booked sooner had two night stay option been made available earlier (we are 3 time returning guests)

Richard, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

27 May 2025

Liked the location, walkable to Bourbon St, riverfront and Frenchman St. Disappointed in breakfast, was just bagels and waffles, cereals and coffee, I expected more. Showers were hit and miss, had a couple of cold ones! Air Cond did not work till the last morning we were there. I was given 2 free drink coupons as compensation. Would not stay here again.

John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

If you want to stay near the beating musical heart of New Orleans, stay at the Royal Frenchman. Sizable rooms, nice AC, charm, character and steps to the best live music in the Quarter. Is there a chance you'll be awoken at 3am by a (darn good) trumpeter walking home? Sure, but if that s a dealbreaker maybe NOLA isn't for you.

Steven, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

31 Dec 2024

My family really enjoyed this hotel and its proximity to local eats and live music. The bartender was fantastic and she made unique, tailored drinks for her guests. The only thing that could have been better was hot shower water being more consistent, but the historic nature of the property could be the cause of this. Other than that, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. There was live music in the lobby every night! We would definitely consider staying here again!

Derek, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Everything is and was fabulous!

Carol, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

21 Nov 2022

Charming but be prepared for lots of live music

The location of this hotel can’t be best. It’s an historic building and very charming. However, the live music every night goes until late and the ear plugs at checkin are your first indication that if you are a light sleeper, you are in for a rough ride.

4-night trip

6/10 Good

28 Mar 2025

Checked in and our 2 bedroom suite had not been cleaned. Lots of apologies and they got it done while we were at dinner. After 4 nights they never cleaned our room again. We requested it twice. They brought us 3 clean towels and 3 fitted sheets. It's a quaint little boutique hotel on the very edge of the French Quarter. Most of the employees were very kind, but never followed up on tgeir promises.

Laura, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Nice Hotel and Best Spot for Music

We just stayed here on a Friday night before moving into the Quarter. The neatest thing about Royal Frenchmen is the music they have in the lobby every night. There’s only room for 20-30 people, so you’re right up on the performers, and there are 6-8 other places to listen to music on Frenchmen within 2-3 blocks if you prefer. There’s a nice bar in the room Nextdoor. The downside is that the music continues until midnight or 1:00 am on the weekend if you go to bed early. Also the staff are nice, you get a simple breakfast, and we came back three other times over the week, as it’s become our favorite place for music in NOLA

Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Amazing unique property with tons of character. Super close to Frenchmen Street with the best jazz clubs in New Orleans. Insanely amazing music downstairs in the lobby each night. The rooms were clean and the bed was firm and very comfortable. It's a quirky boutique hotel so if you're looking for a luxury hotel, this is not the place. It's also really loud at night with the live music. But for us that was a selling point. We LOVED the music and it was so fun to come home after a full day exploring New Orleans to have a cocktail and listen to some amazing musicians right in the lobby. We will definitely stay here again and really loved out whole experience.

Kimberly, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

6 May 2024

Like a glorified hostel

Was terribly disappointed in the hotel overall. Felt more like a hostel. Room was in the attic with a slanted ceiling, so if you’re anywhere close to 6ft, you won’t fit. No closet (just a small rod with about 4 hangers) so suitcases had to sit on the ground. And although the bathroom looked like it had been upgraded, there was no outlet so good luck trying to dry your hair (though ironically they provided a hair dryer?) Also it’s right on Frenchmen street so it’s loud regardless, but there’s live music in the lobby so you hear that too. It’s fine if you don’t want to sleep during your stay. It was so rough, we checked out 4 nights early and booked a different hotel in the garden district.

Jennifer, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

29 Aug 2025

Disappointed this time.

Sorry to say that I can no longer recommend The Royal Frenchmen. I’ve stayed a few times before and it was great but this time there were several issues at check in, the hotel was not responsive on the hotels.com messaging feature, and the toilet didn’t work in my room. It was disappointing because previous stays were excellent and I hope they can return to their previous standard.

William J R, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

24 Aug 2025

Reservation date mistake at hotel

The hotel could not find our reservation. Finally they did a search and found that in their system they had my reservation dates wrong even though they were correct in the hotels.com system and on my confirmation. The hotel staff never wanted to see my confirmation even though I offered multiple times. Finally the staff switched the dates in their system and we eventually got checked in.

Rita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 May 2025

I want to discourage everyone from staying at the Royal Frenchman… in order to keep this place to myself! Don’t stay here if want a modern hotel, with many modern amenities, lacking in character and charm. Don’t stay if colorful staff with a passion for the music of New Orleans ( which they bring nightly to the hotel lobby or courtyard) is not your thing. Don’t stay if listening to music wafting in from Frenchman street late into the night seems annoying. But you have a passion for the people, the food, the character and especially the music of New Orleans, then the Royal Frenchman’s your place!

Jeanne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

29 Apr 2025

I stayed at the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar with my dad during a last-minute trip to New Orleans. We booked an ADA room, which was affordable and met our needs after his knee replacement. Overall, the stay was decent—not terrible, but not the best either. The location is great if you love nightlife and jazz—right on the edge of lively Frenchmen Street, with live music both outside and inside the hotel. However, the nightly jazz performances make it difficult for light sleepers to get a full night’s rest. The lobby has charm but could use some maintenance and deep cleaning. Our room had a stale smell when we entered. While the bedding was clean, the stained desk chair and curtains, lack of luggage space, no full-length mirror, and a burned-out bathroom bulb brought the experience down a notch. There are also no windows to look out of in the street-level room, and noise from outside was constant. The courtyard was a nice touch, and rooms with balconies facing it might offer a better stay. I wouldn’t stay here again personally due to the location not matching my preferences, but I would recommend it to those who enjoy live jazz and a lively, late-night atmosphere.

Jamie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

27 Apr 2025

The room itself was not that comfortable because the couch looked dirty, but they upgraded us to a 2 bedroom and were in the best location one block from the action of frenchmen street. It was incredible! There was a cute courtyard to relax in and the staff were super helpful and responsive so we would book there again.

Sonja, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

The hotel staff were extremely nice. And made me feel so welcome on my first trip to Nola. Definitely would book again!

Taylor, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

4 Apr 2025

The property itself is in the best location possible. It is very walkable to everything you will want to see and do. The property has a bar and has music nightly. We stated in room #207 we could hear the music in our room but to us it wasn't too load. We both fell asleep before the music ended. The biggest problem we had was no hot water in room. We didn't complain to management, I'm not sure other than switching rooms changing rooms.

Efrem, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

24 Mar 2025

Location was good. However, owner and staff were unhelpful. We reserved a king room with balcony a month ago. When we got there they didn't have our reservation. By their own admission, their computer system is outdated and doesn't communicate with Expedia. We were due a refund off $108. They said get it from Expedia. Expedia said get it from the hotel. I guess we're screwed. The room we got was about the size of a walk-in closet. Very disappointed. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL OR EXPEDIA.

Bobby, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

16 Mar 2025

This is a great boutique hotel at the top of Frenchman Street (which is a more authentic version of Bourbon street). It's a great hotel and location for access to the bars, restaurants and live music the street has to offer - which goes on to at least midnight. Thus, if what you want is peace and quiet at 10pm then this is probably not the place for you! The room was lovely and to a high specification - however, whether we were at the end of a long pipe run, the hot water took and age to actually arrive, and it only just got hot enough to shower. Breakfast is also rather casual and a bit "hit & miss" (maybe they expected everyone to go out for brunch??). But we thoroughly enjoyed our four day stay - and would stay again if we were in New Orleans. There is no parking provided (we dumped our rental car on arrival in NOLA as you can use the Jazzy Pass to get around) but this a common issue and we planned accordingly.

Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9 Mar 2025

The hotel is beautiful and the staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly.Thank you for making our stay so special. We will come back again.

CHRISTINE, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 Feb 2025

Great location & close to the music. Hotel is quite charming, room was clean, and we enjoyed our balcony view. We will definitely visit again!

Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 Jan 2025

Music everywhere. Loved it

Great room. Comfortable beds. Two sinks in bathroom, that's a win! Staff is so kind, friendly and helpful. Perfect location, walk everywhere. Surrounded by awesome music, good food and drink. Can even walk to French Quarter. Can't wait to visit again

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Great spot for music and food. Close to a lot of walkable attractions or a short Uber away. Staff were friendly and accommodating, but also gave personalized recommendations for restaurants and music venues that fit my tastes. Thanks for a prime experience and I can't wait to visit again!

Anthony, 7-night trip

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